General Donations: Your donation helps us provide guide dogs free of charge to blind individuals. With the gift of a guide dog, these men and women are better able to pursue their goals, fulfill their dreams, and participate in their communities. Guide dogs not only provide the gift of increased independence, confidence, and mobility, but they also act as a trusted companion providing new opportunities for social interaction. Help make a difference in the life of a blind individual in the form of a loving, four-pawed partner today!

Make an immediate gift conveniently online to help Guide Dogs of America continue its important work. Click on the donate link and it will take you to our secure online donation form.

Donor Privacy Policy: We do not sell, rent or let anyone borrow our donor list. Nor do we send donor mailings on behalf of any other organization. Our donor list is confidential and only used for our own mailings.

Q: Does the school get financial assistance from the government?A: We receive no government (Local, State, or Federal) money. We rely solely upon voluntary contributions from individuals, corporations, organizations, foundations, and other groups.

Q: What is the cost of providing a guide dog?A: The cost to put one guide dog team – as our guide dog recipients and their guide dogs are known – into service is $42,000. That cost include the breeding, raising, and training of the dog, instruction for the guide dog user, and instruction for the guide dog team.

Q: Can I designate where I want my gift to go?A: Yes! Although general donations allow Guide Dogs of America to put the funds where they are most needed, we allow donors to choose where their funds go upon request. If you wish to make a designated gift, simply let us know in the comment box at the time of making the donation to what area of the program you would like your gift to go. Contact Guide Dogs of America Office Manager Kristine Wallace at (818) 833-6439 or KDWallace@guidedogsofamerica.org to find out more about designating your gift, options and areas for gift designation, and other related details. Another great way of designating where a gift will go is by giving through our Sponsorship Program.

Q: How can I donate in memory of someone?A: It has become a tradition for many GDA supporters to make gifts In Memory or In Honor of loved ones, beloved pets, and special occasions. They find that helping provide a guide dog that gives companionship and a better life to a blind man or woman perfectly fits the warm, loving feelings they wish to express in congratulating, celebrating, honoring or comforting the special individuals in their lives.

Q: Can I set up a recurring donation?A: Yes! With your monthly donation you can help us reach our goal of supplying the gift of mobility to at least 50 people each year. This method of payment will ensure reliable, consistent income for our organization while at the same time being cost effective as everything will be handled electronically. By giving monthly, you are giving mobility to those who need it. Click on the donate button below. It will take you to our secure online donation form where you will be given the opportunity to choose “recurring donation.” Your account will be debited the amount you specify on the first business day of each month.

Q: How much of your funds go to Fundraising and Administrative Expenses?A: Eighty-three percent of all our funds raised during the fiscal year is available for Program Services, 9% for Administrative Costs, and 8% for Fundraising (figures based on the 2014-2015 fiscal year).

Q: Can I get a copy of your Financial Statement?A: Yes! Click here to visit our Financial Information page where you can download Guide Dogs of America Financial Statement and Guide Dogs of America’s IRS Form 990. If you’d like further information, contact Guide Dogs of America Executive Assistant/Development Rhonda Bissell at (818) 833-6432 or RLBissell@guidedogsofamerica.org.

Q: Are my donations/gifts tax deductible?A: All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by law. Check with your accountant or local tax advisory board for help.

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